Even the owner decided it would cost more than the car was worth to repair it.

Doubtful. This is Nintendo’s way. This isn’t a surprise, and I’d be surprised if all of this had not been stipulated and agreed to from Day 1. Keep it under wraps or we walk.

Google has done this repeatedly over the years. Anyone remember The Google Wave that was going to change workflow and publishing? Probably not. But this is their model, and some things don’t work out. They stab stuff in the heart really fast, which is probably to their credit.

Right! Which is why I was highly delighted when this red beastie drove up at a rest area I was at in South Carolina today. I mean when you gotta go you gotta go, so I’m not doubting this driver’s intent, but even I didn’t park my WRX by any other cars. The car had North Carolina tags too.

You make a good point, and if I were to speculate, it’s likely about who gets to own and (therefore) license the tech. If you’re LG, you want to be the tech for every car, who would have to license the tech from you and include their hardware in the cars.

Yeah, but they’ll have fun. 

You know this was meant for parents right? Giving them kids something to do during the pandemic that might spark creativity and hone their fine-motor skills. Just for that thing called F-U-N. This post wasn’t meant to suggest you replace computers for high school and college students for Chrissakes.

I know what you mean about typos, and that’s why I use a typewriter to send notes to friend and family. If I make a mistake, I do not fix it. I typically use an old Smith-Corona that didn’t have one of those automatic lift off devices. I just strike through it and keep going.

Also, if you want to get your pan down to the bare metal and start over with a new “curing” (see, Allison, you can change the world), spray your pan down with Easy-Off, which essentially strips off the organics, but will NOT harm your pan. But it can burn your hands, so use rubber gloves.

I believe the music model is comparable to what you’re saying about the numbers as well. The most pirated music was the most popular, so was that really hurting sales? I’m not sure, but the music industry sure took issue with it.

That’s fascinating. It’s almost like a legit business model/strategy, but it sounds like it just happened that way. Get them hooked on affordable, quality stuff, then they’ll be willing to pay for it.

I remember many many years ago having to locate a code on a paper code wheel that corresponded to the opening screen in Dungeons and Dragons games. When you first opened that box, it felt like it was kind of a cool take on DRM ... until you lost the freaking wheel!

Why not just go to a locally owned coffee shop (if there’s one in your area)? I’m going to 100% guarantee you that you’ll find better coffee as well. Starbucks tends to over roast their beans because they do such large quantities.

I’d like to see them next to each other too.

HAHAHA! I completely see that.

That’s the most amazing thing ever. As a newspaperman, I’ve gotten my share of hate mail, phone threats and email crapography, but this one is pure gold.

I’m not sure I understand your position on it being a double standard (which is what I presume you mean by “funny”). She owns this intellectual property and should be in control of how it’s used ... or not used. Don’t you agree?

Me too.